Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 3)

306 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 2)

265 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 1)

241 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250

204 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    822 km
    511 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
481Nm354lb-ft+171 Nm
419Nm309lb-ft+109 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+68 Nm
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
+39 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+25 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+16 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-9.4 s
Calculated
18.6s-6.8 s
Calculated
20.7s-4.7 s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
822km511mi
Calculated
822km511mi
Calculated
822km511mi
Calculated
822km511mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
225L
225L
Max trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.6 s
20.7 s
25.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.5 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
481 Nm
354 lb-ft
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
822 km
511 mi
822 km
511 mi
822 km
511 mi
822 km
511 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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